Ramsey High School

www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/rhs

739 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ramsey High School, located at 256 E. Main Street in Ramsey, New Jersey, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Ramsey School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to student development. It offers a robust curriculum that includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and elective pathways designed to prepare students for the rigors of higher education and professional life.

Beyond the classroom, Ramsey High School places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience through its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a diverse array of athletic programs, performing arts opportunities, and student-led clubs, which encourage leadership and community involvement. With a focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic achievement and a dedication to nurturing the individual talents and growth of its student body.

739

Total Students

77.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramsey High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	573
Hispanic	84
Black	10
Asian	51
Two or More	20

White
573 (77.6%)
Hispanic
84 (11.4%)
Asian
51 (6.9%)
Two or More
20 (2.7%)
Black
10 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ramsey School District
Phone:	(201)785-2300
Website:	http://www.ramsey.k12.nj.us/rhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 167

Grade 10 192

Grade 11 178

Grade 12 202